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The Associated PressA former lawyer in state Attorney General Andy Beshear's office has filed a lawsuit contending she was subjected to sex discrimination and recrimination under the state whistleblower law. Former Worker Sues Kentucky Attorney General's Office for Sex Discriminationhttp://wkms.org/post/former-worker-sues-kentucky-attorney-generals-office-sex-discrimination
71244 as http://wkms.orgTue, 29 Nov 2016 20:37:41 +0000Former Worker Sues Kentucky Attorney General's Office for Sex DiscriminationMatt MarkgrafRepublican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he “strongly supports” President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. Attorney General. Trump named Republican Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions for the role today along with other key posts. McConnell “Strongly Supports” Trump’s Attorney General Pickhttp://wkms.org/post/mcconnell-strongly-supports-trump-s-attorney-general-pick
70891 as http://wkms.orgFri, 18 Nov 2016 21:09:54 +0000McConnell “Strongly Supports” Trump’s Attorney General PickThe Associated Press The launch of a state public benefit system has drawn criticism from a bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers. Sen. Carroll Suggests Attorney General Review Benefind Contracthttp://wkms.org/post/sen-carroll-suggests-attorney-general-review-benefind-contract
65361 as http://wkms.orgFri, 15 Jul 2016 15:07:33 +0000Sen. Carroll Suggests Attorney General Review Benefind ContractMatt MarkgrafKentucky Attorney General soon leads a national committee working to combat the drug epidemic. Andy Beshear will serve as co-chair of the Substance Abuse Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General. Beshear Named Co-Chair of National Substance Abuse Committeehttp://wkms.org/post/beshear-named-co-chair-national-substance-abuse-committee
63601 as http://wkms.orgMon, 13 Jun 2016 15:55:26 +0000Beshear Named Co-Chair of National Substance Abuse CommitteeRob CanningAttorney General Andy Beshear’s Office is providing more than $700,000 to substance abuse treatment facilities statewide to combat Kentucky’s opioid drug epidemic. Ky. Attorney General Provides $700k to Substance Abuse Treatment Facilitieshttp://wkms.org/post/ky-attorney-general-provides-700k-substance-abuse-treatment-facilities
63383 as http://wkms.orgWed, 08 Jun 2016 20:59:55 +0000Ky. Attorney General Provides $700k to Substance Abuse Treatment FacilitiesThe Associated Press Former state Representative Don Pasley has resigned as an executive adviser to Attorney General Andy Beshear. His resignation comes shortly after a newspaper informed Beshear's office that Pasley was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in March. Staffer for Ky. Attorney General Resigns After DUI Chargeshttp://wkms.org/post/staffer-ky-attorney-general-resigns-after-dui-charges
62200 as http://wkms.orgTue, 10 May 2016 16:15:05 +0000Staffer for Ky. Attorney General Resigns After DUI ChargesWKMS StaffKentucky Attorney General Jack Conway's office has entered into an agreement with Mid-Continent University to restore loans to former students. The now-closed school must offer loans matching the terms and conditions of federal loans for balances remaining from 2011 to 2014. The school must also offer balance discharges or loan forgiveness to qualified students. Mid-Continent University Agrees to Student Loan Settlementhttp://wkms.org/post/mid-continent-university-agrees-student-loan-settlement
50583 as http://wkms.orgMon, 13 Jul 2015 19:57:05 +0000Mid-Continent University Agrees to Student Loan SettlementRob Canning Kentuckys Attorney Generals office said the states same-sex marriage ban should stand, but that overturning it would grant gay couples the same legal protections as straight couples. The state made its defense of the ban today in response to a lawsuit brought by Gregory Bourke and Michael De Leon of Louisville, who were married in Canada nine years ago. Assistant Attorney General Clay Barkley asked the judge to dismiss the case saying the men lack standing to challenge the law. State Defends Ban On Same-Sex Marriagehttp://wkms.org/post/state-defends-ban-same-sex-marriage
35389 as http://wkms.orgWed, 02 Oct 2013 17:08:00 +0000State Defends Ban On Same-Sex MarriageShelly Baskin Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is reminding voters of some basic rights ahead of Tuesday's election. Madigan says voters have the right to vote if they are in line when the polls close at 7 p.m. If a voter makes a mistake or spoils a paper ballot and the voter hasn't cast the ballot, the voter has the right to a replacement ballot. Voters have the right to take unpaid time from work to vote - up to two successive hours - as long as they've applied with their employer before Election Day. However, the employer may choose the time of day. The attorney general's office has announced they'll have 173 teams of assistant attorneys general and investigators throughout the state on Election Day to monitor the polls. Illinois Attorney General on Voter Rightshttp://wkms.org/post/illinois-attorney-general-voter-rights
24012 as http://wkms.orgFri, 02 Nov 2012 13:02:52 +0000Illinois Attorney General on Voter RightsRose Krzton-PressonKentucky Attorney General Jack Conway recovered $7 million on behalf of Kentuckys Medicaid program following a settlement with 47 companies in the Johnson & Johnson family. Kentucky Medicaid Settles with Johnson & Johnson for $7 Millionhttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-medicaid-settles-johnson-johnson-7-million
18350 as http://wkms.orgWed, 13 Jun 2012 16:32:45 +0000Kentucky Medicaid Settles with Johnson Rose Krzton-PressonKentucky is one of 13 states intervening in a 90-million dollar lawsuit against Healthpoint, Ltd. Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Control allege that a bedsore ointment called Xenaderm is a less than effective drug by FDA standards, for which Medicaid coverage is illegal. Kentucky Sues Medical Company for False Marketinghttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-sues-medical-company-false-marketing
18037 as http://wkms.orgFri, 18 May 2012 20:33:13 +0000Kentucky Sues Medical Company for False MarketingDan Modlin (KPR)Four executives of Eastern Livestock have entered guilty pleas in court, and will be ordered to pay restitution to 170 beef producers they de-frauded. Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says the pleas were entered in Barren-Metcalfe Circuit Court.170 KY Beef Producers Win Restitution from Eastern Livestockhttp://wkms.org/post/170-ky-beef-producers-win-restitution-eastern-livestock
17386 as http://wkms.orgTue, 27 Mar 2012 17:32:01 +0000170 KY Beef Producers Win Restitution from Eastern LivestockBrenna Angel (KPR)Kentuckys share of the nationwide foreclosure settlement with five major banks is nearly $59 million. Attorney General Jack Conway announced yesterday how that money will be used to help borrowers struggling with high mortgage payments or who have already been through foreclosure. Some of the funds will go toward paying down principal balances for consumers who owe more than their home is worth. Conway says,The goal here is to make certain that we try to get a write-down of people who are underwater. The average write-down we think is going to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 20% of the loan value. The average write-down nationwide theyre estimating is going to be about $20,000 per homeowner.Conway says Kentuckians who were foreclosed upon in the past four years using robo-signed documents could be eligible for direct payments of up to $2,000. He says his office is still investigating issues with mortgage-backed securities and whether mortgage assignments were properly recorded. Kentucky Will Receive Piece of Nationwide Foreclosure Settlementhttp://wkms.org/post/kentucky-will-receive-piece-nationwide-foreclosure-settlement
16893 as http://wkms.orgFri, 10 Feb 2012 19:52:13 +0000Kentucky Will Receive Piece of Nationwide Foreclosure Settlement